Rohde & Schwarz TSMA6B User manual

R&S®TSMA6B
Autonomous Mobile Network Scanner
User Manual
4901402602
Version 05
(a1XJ2)

This manual describes the following R&S®TSMA6B models:
●R&S®TSMA6B (4900.8005K20)
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Contents
1 Safety and regulatory information......................................................11
1.1 Safety instructions...................................................................................................... 11
1.2 Labels on the product.................................................................................................13
1.3 WLAN/Bluetooth adapter............................................................................................14
1.4 Warning messages in the documentation................................................................ 15
1.5 Korea certification class A......................................................................................... 16
2 Welcome............................................................................................... 17
2.1 Documentation overview............................................................................................17
2.1.1 Getting started manual..................................................................................................17
2.1.2 User manuals and help................................................................................................. 17
2.1.3 Printed safety instructions............................................................................................. 17
2.1.4 Data sheets and brochures........................................................................................... 17
2.1.5 Release notes and open source acknowledgment (OSA)............................................ 17
2.2 Key features.................................................................................................................18
3 Getting started......................................................................................19
3.1 Preparing for use........................................................................................................ 19
3.1.1 Unpacking and checking............................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Preparing for walk test.................................................................................................. 19
3.1.3 Setting up indoors......................................................................................................... 19
3.1.3.1 Placing the product on a bench top...............................................................................19
3.1.3.2 Mounting the product in a rack......................................................................................20
3.1.4 Considerations for test setup........................................................................................ 20
3.1.5 Connecting antennas.................................................................................................... 21
3.1.6 Selecting operation mode (normal/scanner)................................................................. 21
3.1.7 Connecting devices for local operation (mouse, keyboard, monitor) (optional)............ 22
3.1.8 Using external SSD R&S TSMA6B-BEB (optional).......................................................23
3.1.9 Connecting LAN............................................................................................................ 24
3.1.10 Connecting USB to LAN adapter (optional).................................................................. 24
3.1.11 Connecting test mobile phones (optional).....................................................................25
3.1.12 Connecting to power..................................................................................................... 25
3.1.12.1 Connecting to a vehicle DC power supply via cigarette lighter..................................... 25

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3.1.12.2 Connecting to the vehicle power supply via terminal.................................................... 25
3.1.12.3 Connecting to an AC power supply...............................................................................26
3.1.12.4 Connecting to a battery pack........................................................................................ 27
3.1.13 Switching on or off R&S TSMA6B.................................................................................30
3.1.14 Calibrating GPS for dead reckoning..............................................................................31
3.2 Instrument tour............................................................................................................32
3.2.1 Front panel tour.............................................................................................................32
3.2.2 Rear panel tour............................................................................................................. 32
3.2.3 Built-In GPS receiver.....................................................................................................37
3.2.4 Built-In WLAN / Bluetooth adapter................................................................................ 37
4 Option concept.....................................................................................38
4.1 Scanner options.......................................................................................................... 38
4.1.1 Technology options....................................................................................................... 39
4.1.2 Band options................................................................................................................. 39
4.2 Software options......................................................................................................... 40
4.2.1 R&S NESTOR options.................................................................................................. 40
5 General workflows............................................................................... 41
5.1 R&S NESTOR-based workflow...................................................................................42
5.2 R&S SmartONE based workflow................................................................................42
6 Configuring the R&S TSMA6B............................................................ 44
6.1 Accessing the R&S TSMA6B..................................................................................... 44
6.1.1 Using the R&S TSMA6B web GUI................................................................................ 44
6.1.1.1 Using the web GUI locally............................................................................................. 44
6.1.1.2 Using WLAN from a remote PC or smartphone............................................................ 45
6.1.2 Using a remote desktop connection..............................................................................45
6.2 Connecting to LAN/WAN from a remote PC............................................................. 47
6.3 Changing IP addresses.............................................................................................. 47
6.4 Connecting with R&S TSMA6B WLAN access point............................................... 48
6.5 Changing WLAN settings........................................................................................... 50
6.6 Selecting measurement mode................................................................................... 51
6.6.1 Measurement modes.................................................................................................... 52
6.6.1.1 PC mode....................................................................................................................... 52

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6.6.1.2 Remote ViCom server mode.........................................................................................52
6.6.1.3 QualiPoc mode..............................................................................................................53
6.6.1.4 NESTOR and NESTOR probe mode............................................................................ 56
6.6.1.5 SmartONE mode...........................................................................................................58
6.7 Importing workspace files (NESTOR, SmartONE Expert)....................................... 59
6.8 Pairing Bluetooth® devices........................................................................................ 60
6.9 Changing keyboard language....................................................................................61
6.10 Verify virtual memory settings...................................................................................63
7 Measurement Setup.............................................................................68
7.1 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B with other devices.......................................................68
7.1.1 Cascading R&S TSMA6/6B and R&S TSME6.............................................................. 68
7.1.2 Connecting R&S TSMA6/6B-BP with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMExxDC/TSMS53DC
...................................................................................................................................... 69
7.1.3 Disconnecting the R&S TSMA6B from R&S TSMA6/6B-BP and other R&S TSMx devi-
ces.................................................................................................................................71
7.2 Use cases.....................................................................................................................72
7.2.1 R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6B-BP..............................................72
7.2.2 R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSMExxDC and R&S TSMA6B-BP....................................... 74
7.2.3 R&S TSMA6B with R&S TSMExxDC, R&S TSME6 and R&S TSMA6B-BP.................75
8 Installing firmware and software updates......................................... 77
8.1 Downloading setup file...............................................................................................77
8.2 Prerequisites............................................................................................................... 77
8.3 Updating firmware/software/tools - general instructions........................................79
8.3.1 Local execution of the setup file....................................................................................79
8.3.2 Remote installation of the setup file.............................................................................. 83
8.3.3 Installation using a USB stick........................................................................................87
8.3.4 Calling R&S TSMA6B web GUI.................................................................................... 90
8.3.5 Subsequent steps after firmware update...................................................................... 91
8.4 R&S TSME tools update............................................................................................. 91
8.4.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................92
8.4.2 R&S TSME tools local installation.................................................................................92
8.4.3 R&S TSME tools remote installation............................................................................. 93
8.4.4 R&S TSME tools installation using a USB stick............................................................ 93

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8.5 Microsoft EDGE browser update............................................................................... 94
8.5.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................95
8.5.2 Microsoft EDGE browser local installation.................................................................... 95
8.5.3 Microsoft EDGE browser remote installation................................................................ 96
8.5.4 Microsoft EDGE browser installation using a USB stick............................................... 96
8.6 Software update - details............................................................................................97
8.6.1 Remote ViCom server software.................................................................................... 98
8.6.1.1 Preparation....................................................................................................................98
8.6.1.2 ViCom server local installation...................................................................................... 98
8.6.1.3 ViCom server remote installation.................................................................................. 99
8.6.1.4 ViCom server installation using a USB stick............................................................... 100
8.6.2 R&S NESTOR software.............................................................................................. 101
8.6.2.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................101
8.6.2.2 NESTOR local installation...........................................................................................101
8.6.2.3 NESTOR remote installation....................................................................................... 102
8.6.2.4 NESTOR installation using a USB stick...................................................................... 103
8.6.3 R&S SmartONE setup (SmartBenchmarker, ROMES, QualiPoc)...............................104
8.6.3.1 Preparation..................................................................................................................105
8.6.3.2 SmartONE local installation........................................................................................ 105
8.6.3.3 SmartONE remote installation.....................................................................................105
8.6.3.4 SmartONE installation using a USB stick....................................................................106
8.6.3.5 Initial software start / measurement mode selection................................................... 107
9 Installing software options (Scanner, NESTOR)..............................111
9.1 Installing scanner options........................................................................................ 111
9.2 Installing R&S NESTOR options.............................................................................. 111
10 User backup and restore................................................................... 112
10.1 Creating a user backup.............................................................................................112
10.2 Preparing a backup for R&S TSMA6B image stick................................................ 112
10.3 Restoring a backup................................................................................................... 113
10.4 Restoring with Debian installation.......................................................................... 114
10.5 Restoring the factory backup...................................................................................115
10.6 Capturing and applying R&S TSMA6B images...................................................... 115
10.6.1 Creating an R&S TSMA6B image stick....................................................................... 116

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10.6.2 Booting from the R&S TSMA6B image stick............................................................... 117
10.6.3 Capturing an image from R&S TSMA6B..................................................................... 117
10.6.4 Applying an image to R&S TSMA6B........................................................................... 119
11 Troubleshooting.................................................................................122
11.1 LED indicated errors.................................................................................................122
11.2 Evaluate selftest file..................................................................................................123
11.3 Access the firmware log file.....................................................................................123
11.4 Write battery info into firmware log file...................................................................123
11.5 Verify scanner link / recall device info using TSME device manager.................. 124
11.5.1 Obtaining device information - "Device Info"...............................................................124
11.5.2 Device analysis output................................................................................................ 126
11.5.3 Verify installed license keys........................................................................................ 127
11.6 R&S TSMA6B automatically switches off after power on..................................... 128
11.7 Scanner is not found from software (R&S ROMES, R&S NESTOR)..................... 129
11.8 Verify LAN settings (internal scanner connection)................................................ 132
11.9 No remote access via LAN port............................................................................... 133
11.10 WLAN access point not detected by external PC, mobile or tablet..................... 137
11.11 Web GUI not accessible via WLAN connection......................................................139
11.12 Web GUI locally not accessible............................................................................... 140
11.13 Slow/Instable WLAN connection............................................................................. 142
11.14 Bluetooth® device not detected by R&S TSMA6B..................................................142
11.15 No RF / GPS data.......................................................................................................144
11.16 Contacting customer support..................................................................................145
12 Transporting....................................................................................... 146
13 Maintenance, storage and disposal................................................. 147
13.1 Cleaning..................................................................................................................... 147
13.2 Storage.......................................................................................................................147
13.3 Disposal..................................................................................................................... 147
Annex.................................................................................................. 149
A Web GUI reference.............................................................................149
A.1 Home.......................................................................................................................... 149
A.1.1 Overview..................................................................................................................... 149

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A.1.2 IP settings................................................................................................................... 151
A.1.3 HW info....................................................................................................................... 152
A.2 Configuration.............................................................................................................154
A.2.1 System........................................................................................................................ 154
A.2.1.1 Mode........................................................................................................................... 155
A.2.1.2 Power.......................................................................................................................... 155
A.2.1.3 RF band...................................................................................................................... 156
A.2.1.4 Password.................................................................................................................... 156
A.2.1.5 Watchdog.................................................................................................................... 157
A.2.2 Connectivity.................................................................................................................157
A.2.2.1 Bluetooth..................................................................................................................... 157
A.2.2.2 WLAN..........................................................................................................................158
A.2.2.3 WLAN AP.................................................................................................................... 159
A.2.2.4 LAN............................................................................................................................. 160
A.2.2.5 LAN SCAN.................................................................................................................. 161
A.2.2.6 LAN EXT2 / EXT3 / EXT5 / EXT6............................................................................... 161
A.3 File transfer................................................................................................................162
A.4 Options.......................................................................................................................163
A.4.1 Available......................................................................................................................163
A.4.2 Install...........................................................................................................................164
A.5 Update........................................................................................................................ 164
A.6 Backup....................................................................................................................... 165
A.7 Restart........................................................................................................................165
A.8 Help............................................................................................................................ 166
B Introduction to remote ViCom sample app......................................167
B.1 Overview.................................................................................................................... 167
B.2 Requirements............................................................................................................ 167
B.2.1 General requirements................................................................................................. 167
B.2.2 Preparation..................................................................................................................167
B.3 Usage......................................................................................................................... 168
B.3.1 Connection establishment...........................................................................................168
B.3.1.1 Connection type selection........................................................................................... 168
B.3.1.2 Server discovery......................................................................................................... 168

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B.3.2 GSM RSSI scan.......................................................................................................... 170
B.3.2.1 GSM preferences........................................................................................................ 170
B.3.2.2 GSM scan results........................................................................................................170
B.3.3 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan........................................................................................... 171
B.3.3.1 WCDMA Top-N pilot preferences................................................................................171
B.3.3.2 WCDMA Top-N pilot scan results................................................................................172
B.3.4 LTE top signal scan.....................................................................................................173
B.3.4.1 LTE top signal preferences..........................................................................................173
B.3.4.2 LTE top signal scan results......................................................................................... 174
B.3.5 Throughput test case.................................................................................................. 174
B.3.5.1 Throughput preferences..............................................................................................174
B.3.5.2 Throughput results...................................................................................................... 175
B.3.6 RF power scan............................................................................................................ 176
B.3.6.1 RF power scan references.......................................................................................... 176
B.3.6.2 RF power scan results................................................................................................ 176
C Managing scanner device with R&S TSME Device Manager......... 178
C.1 Installing and managing software license keys - "Options".................................178
C.2 Configuring measurement bands - "Band Configuration"....................................180
C.3 Obtaining firmware and correction data updates - "Updates"............................. 182
C.4 Aligning R&S TSMA6B manually - "Self Alignment"............................................. 183
C.5 Configuring downconverter R&S TSME30DC/TSME44DC - "Downconverter Con-
figuration"..................................................................................................................184
Index....................................................................................................186

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